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Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Esteves School of Education’s master’s and doctoral programs meet the highest standards in the field. Graduates are highly effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.
Master of Science in Childhood and Special Education PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Through small class settings, students build relationships with their professors that create a positive and engaging learning community. This program is interactive with many connections to local public schools. Students leave this program with a wealth of content and application knowledge.
Gain your certificate in both Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Special Education (Grades 1-6). With this, you’ll be prepared to effectively serve students in elementary classrooms as well as students with disabilities. Enhance your employability in elementary schools. Graduates work as classroom teachers prepared to teach all learners and special educators in inclusive settings or special education settings. Benefit from the knowledge of other local teachers, counselors and administrators. Students have the opportunity to network and learn from active guest speakers about current trends and initiatives within the field.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • One letter of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • Scores from one of the following: • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) • MAT (Miller Analogies Test) • edTPA • Content Specialty Tests • or equivalent Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Childhood and Special Education Prerequisite Courses
(must be taken prior to program)
Pedagogical Core - Phase I
EDU 201
Education and Society
3 credits
EDU 206
Educational Psychology with Fieldwork
3 credits
PSY 570
Developmental Psychology
3 credits
EDU 507
Responsive Classrooms: Valuing All Learners
3 credits
EDU 545
Technology and Literacy
3 credits
RWL 572
Literacy Assessment
4 credits
SED 555
Inclusive Behavioral Approaches
3 credits
EDU 555
Childhood Teaching Methods
6 credits
EDU 588
Building Learning Communities
3 credits
EDU 576
Emergent Language and Literature
3 credits
SED 567
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
SED 531
High/Low Incidence Disabilities
3 credits
SED 532
Severe and Multiple Disabilities
3 credits
SED 533
Strategies for Mathematics: Students with Disabilities
2 credits
SED 582
Strategies for Literary Development: Students with Disabilities
3 credits
EDU 594
Teacher-Researcher-Portfolio
3 credits
Pedagogical Core - Phase III
EDU or SED 670
Student Teaching (Grades 1-3)
3 credits
Application for Student Teaching
EDU or SED 671
Student Teaching (Grades 4-6)
3 credits
Pedagogical Core - Phase II
Note: All EDU coursework, including NCR workshops, must be complete before student teaching. Deadline: Application is due in the School of Education office the first week of class the semester prior to student teaching.
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Non-Credit Requirements • DASA Workshop: Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools Prevention and Intervention • NCR 317: Health Education Standards Workshop • Reporting Child Abuse & Maltreatment • School Violence Prevention Workshop • Current CPR/First Aid Certifications
CONTACT:
Leslie Peppin Office Coordinator Esteves School of Education 518-244-2313 | peppil@sage.edu
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